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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1961

Page

2

Eight Nations Urge U N Action on Red Bomb Fallout

Canada Denmark Iceland Iran Japan Norway Pakistan and Sweden urged the General Assembly to grant top priority to a solemn appeal against Russia's planned 50 megaton nuclear blast. The request followed a large committee vote approving the motion amid a daylong procedural wrangle.

United Nations, N.Y UPD General Assembly U.N Russia Mauritania Outer Mongolia Security Council China United States United Arab Republic Morocco Semyon Tsarapkin Canada Denmark Iceland Iran Japan Norway Pakistan Sweden

Arizona Zoo Society Names New Auxiliary President

Mrs. Jack A. Harris of Scottsdale was elected president of the women's auxiliary of the Arizona Zoological Society at a Safari Hotel luncheon. Dr. Robert E. Maytag urged fund raising and educational outreach to support a planned zoo at Papago Park and future wildlife programs.

Women's Group of Zoo Society Jack A. Harris E. MacDonald Jr Arizona Zoological Society Scottsdalian Safari Hotel Harris Sombrero Theater Robert E. Maytag Zoological Society Papago Park Maytag Women’s Auxiliary Arizona Zoo

Fallout Leap Not A Worry

The Public Health Service said current radioactivity levels do not warrant undue public concern. It cautioned that fallout from Russian nuclear tests will raise genetic risks in future generations, but for now the added risk is slight and few people will be affected.

Washington UPI Public Health Service PHS

State Fallout Shows Rise

Arizona health officials reported an atmospheric gross radiation level of 53 micromicrocuries per cubic meter on Wednesday after Tuesday’s 44 reading. Sanitation chief George Marx warned levels could rise further by the weekend due to the Monday Russian nuclear test.

Phoenix UPS Arizona George Marx Department Marx

Boys Club Participates in Junior Book Awards Program

Scottsdale Boys Club has been chosen for a second straight year to join the Junior Book Awards Program. One hundred clubs nationwide were invited to participate with a list of 10 books to read and review between November 1 and February 1. The program aims to encourage reading, praise boys reading standards, and help members recognize authors of quality boys literature. In 1960, 16 local entrants won the Junior Reporter certificate.

Scottsdale Boys Club

Rosenzweigs Names New Scottsdale Store Manager

A New York jeweler with two decades on Fifth Avenue joins Rosenzweig firm as store manager for the Scottsdale location. Harry Carlson, longtime Charles H Hill Inc. member, and his wife establish a Scottsdale home with daughters Doris at UCLA and Diane set to attend the U of Arizona.

Neviton Harry J New Scottsdale Doris University of California Los Angeles Diane University of Arizona

Soviets Push Berlin Talks but Offer No Bargaining Points

The Soviet Union urged negotiations with the West on Berlin and German peace but gave no indication of negotiable items. Foreign Minister Gromyko vowed to seek common ground and warned of a separate East German treaty if no accord is reached, while noting no end date for talks.

Moscow UPI Soviet Union Berlin Germany Andrei Gromyko Communist Party Gromyko Russia East Germany

ASU Band Day Draws 1500 Marchers On Campus

The Arizona State University campus becomes a musical stage at 12 30 p m on Saturday as 1500 marching players rehearse for half time. High schools from Bisbee and Tempe unite in Goodwin Stadium for a three hour session before the ASU Hardin Simmons game. The 22 bands perform at 7 15 p m with the Sun Devil 140 piece band at 7 45 p m.

Arizona State University Goodwin Stadium Hardin Simmons ASU Sun Devils Sun Devil Stadium Sun Devil

Teller Says Nuclear War Won't End Man, Warns on Defense

Dr Edward Teller, UC physics professor, told a League of California Cities conference that nuclear war need not end humanity. He urged local civil defense, community shelters within five minutes of homes, radiation meters, and stockpiling food and machinery to deter aggression and ensure preparedness.

Dr. Teller San Francisco UPI Edward Teller University of California League of California United States Teller Washington

Club Plans Halloween Party for Girls

The club will hold a Halloween party and invites girls to attend. For details or to RSVP contact Mrs. Sue Sullivan at WH 6-8785.

E Girls Club Sue Sullivan

Switzer's To Open New Store Here in Fashion Square

Switzer's moves from downtown Scottsdale to a 7 400 square foot outlet at Camelback and Scottsdale Roads in Fashion Square Scottsdale opening Monday. The store offers women’s wear fur service beauty salon and shoe department with Jack Owens in charge of shoes and Mrs Josephine Diegel as manager.

Switzer’s Scottsdale Sweig’s Jewelers Switzer's Josephine Diegel Ida Dogohue Jack Owens Valley Tucson Los Angeles

Gable Widow Granted Police Protection After Kidnap Plot

In Encino California police placed Kay Gable widow of Clark Gable under protection after a man reported a plot by four men to kidnap her seven month old son John Clark Gable. Officers surrounded the 22 acre estate to secure the scene and safeguard the child.

Encino Calif UPI Kay Gable Clark Gable John Clark Gable

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